Updated 2026-11-16
Eastern Cape Department of Health posts can be advertised through the Eastern Cape provincial eRecruitment system, a department's manual process, or the national Public Service Vacancy Circular. Search the official channels regularly and apply only for a post that is currently advertised.
A genuine public-service recruitment application is free. Never pay anyone to place, process or secure a job for you.
This guide is for nurses, doctors and support staff. The exact qualification, experience, registration, facility, reference number, documents and closing date are set by each advert. Read that advert before applying.
Apply early enough for the application to reach the relevant department by the deadline. DPSA says enquiries about an advert must go to the advertising department, not DPSA. Use the advert's contact person or details if you need clarification.
Before submitting, check that your name and ID details are consistent, the vacancy reference number is correct, all compulsory Z83 fields are complete, your CV covers the relevant work history, and every requested attachment is included. The Z83 says personal details must correspond with the details on your ID or passport.
Do not pay a recruiter, agent or official for an Eastern Cape Health job application. Use the official advert and official government channels only.
Register on the Eastern Cape eRecruitment portal and create your profile. The portal says first-time users must register, then capture qualifications, work experience, language proficiency, references and attachments before applying.
| Prepare | What the official portal or form says |
|---|---|
| Detailed CV | The eRecruitment portal lists a detailed CV as an attachment, and the Z83 work-experience section says to attach a detailed CV. |
| Identity document | The portal says an application will not be considered without an ID attachment. |
| Qualifications | The portal lists a matric certificate and qualifications among attachments. Follow the advert if it asks for specific evidence. |
| Driver's licence | Attach it if applicable for the post, as stated by the portal. |
| Professional registration | The portal lists professional registration. The Z83 asks for registration particulars where the occupation requires official registration. |
Log in, select the vacancy and upload the documents required for that post. The portal says the application requires a logged-in user. Its terms also say false information can lead to disqualification or discharge after appointment.
If the advert directs a manual application, use that route instead. If it appears in a DPSA circular, complete the Z83 and send it to the department where the vacancy exists, with the reference number shown in the advert.
Use the route named in the current advert. The Eastern Cape eRecruitment portal provides online applications, while the portal also says departments may use manual applications and some posts are advertised through DPSA.
Where the profession or occupation requires official registration, the Z83 asks for the registration date and particulars. The provincial eRecruitment portal also lists professional registration among attachments. Check the advert for its exact requirements.
DPSA directs candidates to apply on form Z83 with their training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience. Use the current official form and follow the individual advert's instructions.
No. DPSA says applications must reach the relevant advertising department on or before the applicable closing date. Treat deadlines shown in old circulars as past, not open.
Contact the advertising department using the details in that advert. DPSA says post-specific enquiries must be directed to the relevant department.